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TV INPUT EXIT RETURN OPTIONSD CARD G STTL INFO MUTE VOL CH Y B R ASPECT POWER Operating Instructions Plasma Television English Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. TQBC2205 Model No. TH-42PZ700A TH-50PZ700A

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Operating InstructionsPlasma Television

English Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.

TQBC2205

Model No. TH-42PZ700ATH-50PZ700A

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Turn your own living room into a movie theatre!

Experience an amazing level of multi- Full HD Plasma Panel

Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996)TH-42PZ700A Declaration of Conformity No 4599, 28 February 2007TH-50PZ700A Declaration of Conformity No 4598, 28 February 2007

Receive digital terrestrial services using an integrated (Digital Video Broadcasting) tunerSharp pictures with HDMI terminalCreate home theatre and DVD recorder link-ups with “VIERA Link” without complicated settings!

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Viewing

Advanced

FAQ

s, etc.Q

uick Start Guide

media excitement

Enjoy rich multi-media

Camcorder

Amplifi er withSpeaker system

VCR DVD player

DVD Recorder

Personal computer

Set top box

Contents•Safety Precautions ······································ 4

(Warning / Caution)•Notes ··························································· 5•Maintenance ··············································· 5

Be Sure to Read

Advanced Features

•How to Use Menu Functions ····················· 18(picture, sound quality, etc.)•DVB Settings (DVB) ·································· 22•Editing and Setting Channels ···················· 24•Restore Settings ······································ 26•Input Labels ·············································· 27•Displaying PC Screen on TV ····················· 28•HDMI Functions ········································ 29•Viewing from SD Card (Photos) ················ 30•VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM” ··················· 32•External Equipment ··································· 34

Basic Features

•Watching TV ·············································· 10•Using TV Guide ········································· 12•Watching Videos and DVDs ······················ 14•Viewing Teletext ········································ 16

Enjoy your TV!

•Technical Information ································ 36•FAQs ························································· 40•Licence ······················································ 42•Specifi cations ············································ 43•WARRANTY ·············································· 44

FAQs, etc.

Accessories / Options ·········· 6Identifying Controls ··············· 7Basic Connection ··················· 8Auto Tuning ······························· 9

Quick Start GuideSD memory card

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Safety Precautions

If you fi nd anyabnormality, remove the mains plug immediately!

AC 220-240 V50 / 60 Hz

Warning

Keep liquids away from the TVTo prevent damage which may result in fi re or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing.Do not place containers with water (fl ower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the TV. (including on shelves above, etc.)

Do not remove coversNEVER modify the TV yourself(High-voltage components may cause seriouselectrical shock.)

Have the TV checked, adjusted, or repaired at your local Panasonic dealer.

Do not place foreign objectsinside the TV

Do not let metal or fl ammable objects drop into the TV through the air vents (fi re or electrical shock may result).

Do not expose to direct sunlight and other sources of heat

Avoid exposing the TV to direct sunlight and other sources of heat. To prevent fi re never place any type of candle or naked fl ame on top or near the TV.

Do not allow children to handle SD card

As with a small object, SD card can be swallowed by young children. Please remove SD card immediately after use.

Do not place the TV on sloped or unstable surfaces

The TV may fall off or tip over.

Use only the dedicated stands / mounting equipment

Using an unauthorized stand or other fi xtures may make the TV shaky, risking injury. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup.Use optional stands / mounts (p. 6).

Handling the mains plug and leadInsert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause fi re.)Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.Ensure the grounding pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock.Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.)Do not use any mains lead other than that provided with this TV. (This may cause fi re or electrical shock.)Do not damage the mains lead. (A damaged lead may cause fi re or electrical shock.)

Do not move the TV with the lead plugged in the socket outlet.Do not place a heavy object on the lead or place the lead near a high-temperature object.Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively, or stretch it.Do not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting lead.Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.

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(Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock.)

When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug

Caution

Blocked ventilation by curtains, etc. may cause overheating, fi re or electrical shock.

Do not block the rear air vents

Mains plugWipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. (Moisture and dust may lead to fi re or electrical shock.)

MaintenanceFirst, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.

Display panelRegular care: Gently wipe the surface clean of dirt by using a soft cloth.Major contamination: Wipe the surface clean using a soft cloth dampened with clean water or diluted neutral detergent by 100 times of water. Then, using a soft dry cloth, evenly wipe the surface clean until it is dry.

Caution• The surface of the display panel has been specially treated and may be easily damaged.

Do not tap or scratch the surface with your fi ngernail or other hard object.• Use care not to subject the surface to bug repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances(this may degrade surface quality).

CabinetRegular care: Wipe the surface clean using a soft dry cloth.Major contamination: Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or water containing a small amount of neutral detergent. Then, wring the cloth and wipe the surface clean with it. Finally, wipe the surface clean with a dry cloth.

Caution• Use care not to subject the TV's surfaces to detergent.

(A liquid inside the TV could lead to product failure.)• Use care not to subject surfaces to bug repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances(this may deteriorate the surface by peeling the paint).• Do not allow the cabinet to make contact with a rubber or PVC substance for a long time.

When TV will not be used for a long time, remove the mains plug

This TV will still consume some power even in the Off mode, as long as the mains plug is still connected to a live socket outlet.

Transporting the TV with its display panel facing upright or downward may cause damage to the internal circuitry.

Transport only in upright position

Notes

Electronic equipmentIn particular, do not place video equipment near the TV (electromagnetic interference may distort images / sound).Equipment with an infrared sensorThis TV also emits infrared rays (this may affect operation of other equipment).

Keep the TV away from these equipment

If no signal is received and no operation is performed in Analogue TV mode for 30 minutes, the TV will automatically go to standby mode.

Auto power standby function

Do not display a still picture for a long timeThis causes the image to remain on the plasma screen (“image retention”).This is not considered a malfunction and is not covered by the warranty.

To prevent image retention, contrast is lowered automatically after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no operations are performed. (p. 40)

Typical still imagesChannel number and other logosImage displayed in 4:3 modeVideo gameComputer image

Allow suffi cient space around the TV for radiated heat

10

10

107

(cm)Minimum distance

4.5

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VOLCH

Accessories / Options Remote

Control Transmitter• N2QAYB000122

Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2)• R6 (AA)

Operating Instructions Clamper (2)

Read the manual of the pedestal for installation.

Pedestal (ST-42D2-WK / ST-50D2-WK)• TBLX0026(TH-42PZ700A)• TBL0E0012(TH-50PZ700A)

Mains Lead

Guarantee

Installing remote’s batteries

1Pull open

Hook

2Note the correctpolarity (+ or -)

Close

Caution

• Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control.•Do not mix old and new batteries.•Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese batteries).•Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.• Do not burn or breakup batteries.

Using the clamper

Caution

• In order to maintain the unit’s performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licenced contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets.• Carefully read the instructions accompanying the plasma TV stand or pedestal, and be absolutely sure to take steps to prevent the TV from tipping over.• Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause product damage.

Optional accessoriesWall-hanging bracket

TY-WK42PV3W

(angle)TY-WK42PR3W

• Do not bundle the RF cable and mains lead together (could cause distorted image).• Fix cables with clampers as necessary.• When using the optional accessory, follow the option’s assembly manual to fi x cables.

Snap open

Snap shut

Remove from the TV

Push both side hooks and pull out

Rear of the TV

(vertical)

Plasma TV standTY-S42PX700W(TH-42PZ700A)TY-S50PX700W(TH-50PZ700A)

PedestalTY-ST42D1-WK(TH-42PZ700A)

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uide

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POWER

SD CARD

EXITGUIDE

RETURN

INPUT

SURROUNDMULTI PIP

RECPOWER

INFO MUTE

CH VOL

STTL

GR Y B

S VIDEO

AV4 IN

VIDEO L/MONO-R AV IN

AUDIO

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Identifying Controls• Identifying C

ontrols

• Accessories / O

ptions

Cursor buttons to make selections and adjustments

Standby On / Off switch(Switches TV On or Off standby)

Sound mute On / Off

Changes aspect ratio (p. 11)

Selects services in sequence

Teletext (p. 16)

OK button to confi rm selections and choicesPress after selecting programme positions to quickly change programme.

VCR / DVD operations (p. 15)

Volume

Programme Information (p. 11)

Teletext Index (p. 17)

Coloured buttons used for the selection, navigation and operation of various functions

EXIT (Returns to TV screen)

Surround (p. 20)

Programme / service change buttons (0-9) and Teletext page buttons. (p. 10 and p. 16)When in Standby mode, switches TV On.

Access VIERA Link Menu (p. 33)TV Guide (p. 12)

Option menuSets the preferred settings of the current programme easily (p. 10)

Main MenuPress to access VIERA Link, Picture, Sound and Setup menus (p. 18)

SubtitlesShowing subtitles (p. 10)

Multi window (p. 11)

Viewing SD Card (p. 30)

Returns to the previous menu

Still picture (p. 10)Teletext Hold (p. 17)

Changes the sound track, if programme has multiple audio tracks (DVB)Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection (p. 37) (Analogue)

Remote control signal receiver

Power LED• Standby: redOn: green

Lift door to open

Mains power On / Off switch

Increases or decreases the programme position by one. When a function is already displayed, press to increase or decrease the selected function. When in Standby mode, switches TV On.

Changes the input mode

Function select• Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour /

Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Auto Tuning (p. 24)

Headphones jack (p. 34)

AV4 terminals (p. 34)

SD CARD slot (p. 31)

C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) sensor( senses brightness to adjust picture quality in “Auto” Mode in Picture Menu) (p. 20)

HDMI3 terminal (p. 34)

Changes the input modeTV - switches DVB (digital broadcasting)

/ Analogue mode (p. 10)AV - changes AV input mode (p. 14)

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AUDIOIN LR

AV1 IN

MONITOROUT

COMPONENTS VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO COMPONENT

MONOMONOMONO

Y

L

R

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PR/CR

PB/CB

PR/CR

PB/CB

L

R

AUDIO

VIDEO

AV2 IN AV3 IN

AV1 IN

MONITOROUT

COMPONENTS VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO COMPONENT

MONOMONOMONO

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L

R

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PR/CR

PB/CB

PR/CR

PB/CB

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VIDEO

AV2 IN AV3 IN

RF IN

RF OUT

PC

AUDIOIN LR

AUDIOOUT

VIDEOOUT

Basic ConnectionExternal equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads.When disconnecting the mains lead, be absolutely sure to disconnect the mains plug at the socket outlet fi rst.

Note• Do not put the RF cable close to the mains lead to avoid noise.• Do not place the RF cable under the TV.• To obtain optimum quality picture and sound, an Aerial, the correct cable (75 Ω coaxial) and the correct

terminating plug are required.• If a communal Aerial system is used, you may require the correct connection cable and plug between the wall Aerial socket and the TV.• Your local Television Service Centre or dealer may be able to assist you in obtaining the correct Aerial system for your particular area and the accessories required.• Any matters regarding Aerial installation, upgrading of existing systems or accessories required, and the costs incurred, are the responsibility of you, the Customer.

Example 1Connecting aerial

Example 2Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR

TV only

Mains lead (supplied)

Mains lead (supplied)

DVD Recorder or VCRRF cable

Aerial

AerialRear of the TV Rear of the TV

RF cable

RF cable

TV, DVD Recorder or VCR• If your recorder is not available for DVB p. 41

AC 220-240 V50 / 60 Hz

AC 220-240 V50 / 60 Hz

Fastener

• To unfasten

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EXIT

RETURN

POWER Select State / Territory

Northern Territory

QueenslandVictoria

New South Wales / Australian Capital Territory

Tasmania

South AustraliaWestern Australia

Auto Tuning - Digital (DVB) and Analogue

EXIT

This will take about 3 mins.

Analogue Tuning 0 75Digital (DVB) Tuning 6 69

2RF Ch Service Name Type Quality

ABC TV Sydney DVB 103 SBS DIGITAL 1 DVB 104 FTV guide DVB 107 7 Digital DVB 109 NINE DIGITAL DVB 10

CH 29 Analogue -CH 33 Analogue -

SelectEXITChangeRETURN

Mode Music Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume Surround Off Volume Correction

Sound Menu

Reset Sound Defaults Set

• Auto Tuning

• Basic C

onnection

Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On(Takes a few seconds to be displayed)1

Auto TuningSearch and store TV channels automatically.These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer.

Auto Tuning is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing.

• You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or turn the TV to standby mode.(Power LED: On)

2

• To edit channels Editing and Setting Channels (p. 24)• If tuning has failed “Auto Tuning” (p. 24).• If you turned the TV Off during Standby

mode last time, the TV will be in Standby mode when you turn the TV On with Mains power On / Off switch.

Select your state

3 Start Auto Tuning

• Auto Tuning will start to search for TV services and store them in the numbered order as specifi ed by the broadcasters.

select

(example: Sound Menu)

On-screen operation guide will help you.

■ ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box

Open the main menu

RETURN

Return to the previous menu

Move the cursor / select the menu

Move the cursor / adjust levels / select from a range of options

Access the menu / store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set

Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu.■ How to use remote control

Using the On Screen Displays

EXIT Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen

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SD CARD

RETURN

MUTE

SURROUND

RECPOWER

SURROUND

GUIDE

OPTION

POWER

EXIT

CH VOL

GR Y B

ASPECT

MULTI PIP

INFO

INPUT

STTL

1 TEN Digital 10:30 amCorontation Street9:00 am - 11:00 am Now

Select FAV ListAll DVB Services

POWER

CH

• To select the two or three-digit programme number, e.g. 39

Watching TV

Select a serviceup3

Turn power onMains power On / Off switch should be On.

downor

1

(in a short time)

2 Select DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) or Analogue

Information banner

• You can also select the mode using the TV button on the front panel of the TV.

■ Select a service using Information banner

■ Select a service using TV Guide “Using TV Guide” (p. 12)

INFO

select service

watch

1 TEN Digital 10:30 amCorontation Street9:00 am - 11:00 am Now

Select FAV ListAll DVB Services

Volume

Freeze / unfreeze pictureHold

Display the current programme status

OPTION Check or change the current programme status instantly Volume Correction

Adjusts volume of individual channel or input mode

Note

• Also possible to change the settings in Menu list (p. 20).

STTL

• This is the same as turning the teletext on and selecting P801.• Channel changing is not possible when this function is active.

Display / hide subtitles (if available)Display subtitles

■ Other useful functions (Operate after )

Note

• When the TV is switched to standby, there will be a clicking sound after a short delay. This is normal.

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• Watching TV

■ Other useful functions (Operate after )

Changeaspectratio

SelectChange EXIT

RETURN

Aspect Selection

16:9

Just14:9

4:3 Full4:3

Zoom1Zoom2Zoom3

ASPECTChange the aspect ratio (p. 36)

Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect.

Aspect Selection list• To change the mode

• To change the mode using the ASPECT button only

ASPECT

(Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode)

Display Aspect Selection list

ASPECT During the list is displayed, select the mode Store

Note

• In DVB mode, aspect ratio is fi xed at 16:9.

Watch TV,DVD, etc. in multiwindow

DVD

Exit PandP Swap

AV1

AV1

Exit PandP Swap

DVD

AV1DVD

Exit PinP Swap

MULTI PIP

B

Y

View in multi window (p. 38)

Main screen

Colour bar

Sub screen

• To exit multi window (return to the single-screen view with main screen) MULTI PIP

• To change the layout, images, fi rst show the colour bar INFO To change the layout G Y

To swap B

To exit multi window R

To change the input mode or position of sub screen

• Remote control operationsapply to the main screen.

Enjoy viewing two images at once, such as a TV programme and a DVD.Picture-in-Picture mode (PinP) Picture-and-Picture mode (PandP)

G

Operations in multi window

Swap sub screen for main screen

Change the input mode or position by the remote control (p. 10 or p. 14)

Swap againBB

Displayinformationbanner

INFO

Display programme information

1 TEN Digital 10:30 amCorontation Street

Rating: PGMute Bad Signal 45TEXTSTTL9:00 am - 11:00 am Now

All DVB Services

Software updateSelect FAV List

Sound mute

• To set display timeout “Banner Display Timeout” (p. 21)

• To hide EXIT

• Appears also when changing service.

• Information of another channel

• Information on next programme (DVB)• To watch the programme listed in the banner

• Information banner operation INFO

1st pressDisplay banner

2nd pressBanner + programme synopsis (DVB)

3rd pressExit

Rating information (p. 36) Multiple audio

Off timer

Programme

DVB: Programme Start / Finish time

Analogue: Programme Status

Service Current timeCurrent

favourite listTo change the Fav List

B

(If you have defi ned a Fav List)

Stereo soundSubtitle

Teletext Features available

To download new software to TV R

•“System Update Search Now” (p. 23)

Weak TV signal

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SURROUNDMUTI PIP

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EXITGUIDE

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GR Y B

All Service s

Free TV

Pay TVProfi le

Profi le

Profi le

Categor y All Service s

All Service s

FavList1

FavList2

All DVB Services

All Analogue Services

FavList3

FavList4

Favourites All Service s

Current Affairs

Education/Information

Infotainment

Special

Comedy

Drama

Documentary

All T ype s

Movie s

New s

Entertainmen t

Spor t

Children’s

Music

Arts/Culture

Prog. typeAll T ype s

Select programme

View

EXIT

-24 Hr

Select serviceRETURN

+24 Hr Prog.type Favourites

1 TEN DigitalD D D D D2 ABC TV Sydney 3 SBS DIGITAL 4 FTV guide 7 7 Digital 9:30 am - 10:00 am

10:00 am - 10:30 am 10:30 am - 11:00 am 11:00 am - 11:30 am11:30 am - 1:00 pm 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 3:00 pm - 3:10 pm

Wed 12/05/04 10:15 am

Fri 14th May Prog. type Favourites

GUIDE

■ To previous day (DVB mode) R

■ To next day (DVB mode) G

■ To view a programme list of the selected favourites list B

■ To view a programme list of the selected type (DVB mode)

Y

Using TV Guide

selectfavourite list

TV Guide―Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of programmes currently broadcast and future broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcaster).Analogue broadcasts will be listed after DVB broadcasts. “D” means DVB channel and “A” means Analogue channel.

View TV Guide

select type

(Favourites list)

(Type list)

■ To return to TV EXIT

view

(Displays by time)

To list favourite services (p. 23)

TV Guide date

Programme Current date and time

Service

Only analogue TV services are listed

view

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Viewing

• Using TV

Guide

Note

• When this TV is turned on for the fi rst time, or the TV is switched off for more than a week, it may take some time before the TV Guide is completely shown.

Watch theprogramme

select

Select the programme now on the air(TV screen)

watch

■ Other useful functions (Operate after viewing TV Guide)

View detailsof the programme(DVB mode)

TV Guide Thu 05/08/04 10:49 am

View RETURN

EXITReturn to List

INFO

Select the programme

selectDetails

To return to the start page

INFO

View details

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OPTIONMULTI PIP SD CARD

EXITASPECT

RETURN

GR Y B

F.P.

RECALL MUTE

VOL

SURROUND

CH

POWER

MUTI PIP

INPUT

RECPOWER

Watching Videos and DVDs

1

2

Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input.To connect the equipment (p. 8)The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment.

Select the input mode connected to the equipment

Note

• If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set to “16:9”.• For details, see the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer.

■ To return to TV

Display the Input select menu

Displays the selected mode

• You can also select the input using the AV button on the remote control or the front panel of the TV.

Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is selected.• You can label or skip each input modes “Input Labels” (p. 27)

Input Selection

AV1AV2AV3AV4PCHDMI1HDMI2HDMI3TV

3 View

select

watch

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Viewing

• Watching Videos and D

VD

s

VCR / DVD switch∗Select VCR to operate Panasonic VCR or DVD equipmentSelect DVD to operate Panasonic DVD equipment or Player home theatre

POWER StandbySet to Standby mode / Turn on

PlayPlayback videocassette / DVD

StopStop the operations

Rewind / Skip / SearchVCR: Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverseDVD: Skip to the previous track or title Press and hold to search backward

Fast-forward / Skip / SearchVCR: Fast-forward, view the picture rapidly forwardDVD: Skip to the next track or title Press and hold to search forward

PausePause / RestartDVD: Press and hold to play at slow speed

Programme Up / DownSelect programme

RecordStart recording

Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control.

Note

• Confi rm correct operation after the code changed.• The codes will be reset to default values if batteries are replaced.• “DVD” means DVD player, DVD recorders and Recorder home theatre.• Some operations may not be possible on some equipment models.

∗Setting your remote control to operate Panasonic VCR, DVD, etc. Set the VCR / DVD switch to the appropriate position Press and hold

POWER during the following operations

Enter the appropriate code for the equipment to be controlled, see table below Press

“VCR” positionEquipment Code

VCR 10 (default)DVD 11

“DVD” positionEquipment Code

DVD 70 (default)Player home theatre 71

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SURROUNDMULTI PIP

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TELETEXTINFORMATION

17:51 28 Feb

R G Y B

Viewing Teletext

Switch to Teletext1

Select the page

or

You can enjoy teletext broadcasting, including news, weather forecasts and subtitles, if this service is provided by the broadcasters.

or

■ To return to TV

(Corresponds to the colour bar)

• Displays Index(content variesdepending on thebroadcasters)

Time / dateCurrent page number

Sub page number

Colour bar

What is FASTEXT mode?In FASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen. To access more information about one of these subjects, press the appropriately coloured button. This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown.

What is List mode?In List mode, four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom of the screen. Each of these numbers can be altered and stored in the TV’s memory. (“Store frequently viewed pages”, p. 17)■ To change mode “Teletext” in Setup Menu (p. 21)

■ To adjust contrast

As the blue bar is displayed

Revealhiddendata

R • Re-hide R

Reveal hidden words e.g. quiz page answers

■ Using teletext conveniently

2

(TOP)

FULL / TOP / BOTTOM

G

Normal (FULL)(BOTTOM)

(Expand the BOTTOM half)(Expand the TOP half)

What is TOP mode? (in case of TOP text broadcasting)TOP is a particular improvement of the standard teletext service that results in an easier search and effective guide.• Fast overview of the teletext information available• Easy to use step-by-step selection of the topical subject• Page status information at the bottom of the screen Available page up / down

R

G

To select among subject blocks B

To select next subject within the subject block (After the last subject, it moves to the next subject block.)

Y

up

down

(Press twice)

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Viewing

Call up afavouritepages

STTL • Call up the page stored in “blue”.• Factory setting is “P801” (subtitle page).

• Viewing Teletext

INDEXReturn to the main index page

If you wish to hold the current page without updatingStop or resume automatic updating

■ To resumeHOLD

Storefrequentlyviewedpages

Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar (List mode only)

press and hold

As page isdisplayed

The number changes to white.

Correspondingcolour button

■ To change stored pages

press and hold

Enter new page number

Colour button you want to change

View sub page

• Sub pages:The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters (up to 79 pages).It may take some time for searching, during which time you can watch TV.

Enter the 4-digit numberexample: P6

Appears at upper-leftcorner of the screen

■ To view specifi c sub page

B

View sub page (Only when teletext is more than one page)

WatchTV whilewaitingfor update

P108Y Y

Appearswhenupdating iscompleted

(You cannot change the channel.)

Teletext automatically updates itself when new information becomes available.

• The news page provides a function that indicates arrival of latest news (“News Flash”).

Changes to TV screen temporarily

View the updated page

View the TV picture while searching for a teletext page

View inmultiwindow

MULTI PIP

Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once

• Operations can be made only in Teletext screen.

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Main MenuVIERA Link

PictureSoundSetup

Picture Menu 1/2Viewing Mode AutoContrastBrightnessColourSharpnessTintColour Balance WarmColour Management OffP-NR Off

POWER

OPTIONMULTI PIP SD CARD

INPUT

ASPECT

GR Y B

F.P.

RECALL MUTE

VOL

RECPOWER

MUTI PIP

EXIT

RETURN

SURROUND

CH 1/2Viewing Mode AutoContrastBrightnessColourSharpnessTintColour Balance WarmColour Management OffP-NR Off

Picture Menu

Colour Balance Normal

Sharpness

Tuning Menu Access

CH

18

How to Use Menu FunctionsDisplay the menu

3

2

4

Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions.

• Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to the input signal)

Note

• To initialize all settings “Shipping Condition”(p. 26)

■ To return to TV at any time

EXIT

■ To return to theprevious screen

RETURN

Select the menu

Select the item

(example: Picture Menu)

Adjust or select

(example: Picture Menu)

(example: Picture Menu)

Changed

Number and positionsof alternatives

Moved

■ Choose from among alternatives

■ Adjust using the slide bar

1

Displays the next screen

■ Go to the next screen

■ To change menu pagesup

down

access

select

change

store or access( Required by some functions)

select

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Advanced

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ow to U

se Menu Functions

(picture, sound quality, etc.)

■ Overview

VIERA Link ControlSpeaker Selection

VIERA Link Menu

Home CinemaRecorder

(p. 33)

Main MenuVIERA Link

PictureSoundSetup

The menu of the accessed equipment

1/2Viewing Mode AutoContrastBrightnessColourSharpnessTintColour Balance WarmColour Management OffP-NR Off

Picture Menu

2/2

3D-COMB OffReset Picture Defaults Set

MPEG NR Off Picture Menu

(p. 20)

1/2

Tuning MenuOff Timer Off

Shipping Condition Access

Access

Setup Menu

Teletext TOP

System Update Access

DVB Favourites Edit Access

Power SaveSide Panel

OffOff

Picture Overscan On

Input Labels Access2/2 Setup Menu

NSW / ACTRegion SelectOnSD Card LED

100HzRefresh RateAutoDaylight Saving Time

System Information AccessSoftware Licence Access

3 secondsVIERA Link Settings AccessBanner Display Timeout

(p. 21)

Tuning Menu Auto Tuning Access Analogue Programme Edit Access DVB Manual Tuning Analogue Manual Tuning Access Add New DVB Services Access

Access

New Service Message DVB Signal Display Access

On

(p. 24)

• Only available items can be selected.

Mode Music Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume Surround Off Volume Correction

Sound Menu

SPDIF Selection AutoDVB Audio Preference MPEG

1/2

(p. 20)

2/2

Reset Sound Defaults Set

Sound Menu

HDMI1 Input AutoMPEG Audio Level -6dB

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Menu Item Adjustments / Confi gurations (alternatives)

VIERA Link

VIERA Link Control Controls the connected Panasonic equipment“Easy control only with VIERA remote control” (p. 33)“Speaker control” (p. 33)• You can also access VIERA Link Menu directly using the VIERA Link button on the

remote control.Speaker Selection

Picture

Viewing Mode Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / Auto)• Set for each input signalContrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness Adjusts colour, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your taste

Tint Adjusts tint of image • For NTSC signal reception only

Colour Balance Chooses the colour balance of the entire image (Cool / Normal / Warm)

Colour Management Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones (Off / On)• Not valid on PC signal

P-NRPicture Noise ReductionAutomatically reduces unwanted picture noise (Off / Normal / Dynamic / Auto)• Not valid on HDMI, PC signal or DVB

MPEG NR Automatically reduces picture noise of digital signals and fl icker noise in the contoured parts of a picture (Off / Min / Mid / Max)

3D-COMBAutomatically makes still pictures and slow pictures look more vivid (Off / On)• For PAL or NTSC signal reception only • Not valid on S-Video, components, PC, HDMI and SD Card• Cannot be used with DVB

Reset Picture Defaults Press the OK button to reset the present Picture Mode to the default settings

Sound

Mode Basic sound mode (Music / Speech)Bass Adjusts the output level of deep bass

Treble Adjusts the output level of high-pitch, shrill sound

Balance Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers

Headphone Volume Adjusts the volume of the headphones

Surround

Surround sound settings (Off / Simulated Surround / SRS TruSurround XT)Simulated Surround: Provides a dynamic enhancer to simulate improved spatial effectsSRS TruSurround XT: SRS TruSurround XT® creates a high quality surround sound effect

using just two speakers from the source which can output surround encoded signals• Switching is also possible by the Surround button on the remote control (p. 7)

Volume Correction Adjusts volume of individual channel or input mode

DVB Audio Preference

Selects the initial setting for Audio tracks (Dolby Digital / MPEG)If programme has both Dolby Digital and MPEG audio tracks, priority is given to what you selectDolby Digital : A method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. Apart

from stereo (2ch) audio, these signals can also be multi-channel audio.MPEG : An audio compression method that compresses audio to small size

without any considerable loss of audio quality.• DVB mode only

SPDIF Selection

Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (Auto / PCM)Auto: Dolby Digital is output as Dolby Digital Bitstream. MPEG is output as PCM.PCM: Dolby Digital is output as PCM. MPEG is output as PCM.• DVB mode only

MPEG Audio LevelNormally, MPEG sound is larger than Dolby Digital oneYou can adjust the audio level of MPEG as the initial setting• 0dB to -12dB in -2dB reductions• DVB mode only

HDMI1 / 3 Input

Select to fi t the input signal (Auto / Digital / Analogue) (p. 29)Auto : Automatic detection of digital or analogue sound sourceDigital : HDMI cable connectionAnalogue : HDMI-DVI adapter cable connection• HDMI input mode only• HDMI2 terminal is for digital signal only• No setting for HDMI2 available

Reset Sound Defaults Press the OK button to reset the present Sound Mode to the default settings

20

■ Menu list

How to Use Menu Functions

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Advanced

Menu Item Adjustments / Confi gurations (alternatives)

Setup

DVB Favourites Edit Creates list of favourite programmes (p. 23)

Tuning Menu

Auto Tuning Automatically sets the channels received in the area (p. 24)

Analogue Programme Edit Edits analogue channels (p. 25)

DVB Manual Tuning Sets the DVB channels manually (p. 25)

Analogue Manual Tuning Sets the analogue channels manually (p. 25)

Add New DVB Services Adds new DVB services (p. 25)

New Service Message Selects whether to give a notifi cation message when a new DVB service is found (p. 25)

DVB Signal Display Checks the DVB signal condition (p. 25)

Off Timer Sets the time the TV automatically turns Off (Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes)

Teletext Teletext display mode (TOP (FASTEXT) / List) (p. 16)

Shipping Condition Resets all settings, for example, when moving house (p. 26)

System Update Downloads new software to TV (p. 23)

Power Save Reduces brightness of picture to economise on power consumption (Off / On)

Side Panel Increases the brightness of the side panel (Off / Low / Mid / High)• The recommended setting is “High” to prevent panel “image retention”

Picture Overscan

Selects the screen area displaying the image (Off / On)On : Enlarged the image to hide the edge of the image.Off : Displayed the image in the original size.• Set to “On” if noise is generated on the edge of the screen.• This function is available when aspect is set to 16:9.• 1080i or 1080p signal only

Input Labels Labels or skips each input terminals (p. 27)

Banner Display Timeout

Sets how long the information banner (p. 11) stays on screen• 0 (No display) to 10 sec. in 1-sec. increments

VIERA Link Settings

VIERA Link Sets to use VIERA Link functions (Off / On) (p. 32)

Power off Link Set to “Set” to use Power off Link function (No / Set) (p. 33)

Power on Link Set to “Set” to use Power on Link function (No / Set) (p. 33)

SD Card LED Lights blue LED while SD Card is inserted (Off / On) (p. 31)

Region SelectSelects the region where you live to adjust the standard time (NSW/ACT / Victoria / Queensland / South Australia / Western Australia / Northern Territory / Tasmania) (p. 23)

Daylight Saving TimeSelect time offset from the standard time for Summer Time (Auto / Off / +1/2 Hr / +1 Hr) (p. 23)• Set to “Auto” normally

Refresh Rate Changes the image processing of the panel (depending on the input signal) (50Hz / 100Hz)• Set to “100Hz” normally

Software Licence Displays the software licence information

System Information Displays the system information of this TV

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ow to U

se Menu Functions

(picture, sound quality, etc.)

■ Menu list

• A different menu will be displayed while PC, DVI to HDMI adapter cable or SD Card is used. (p. 28-29 and p. 31)• Only available items can be selected.

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Main MenuVIERA Link

PictureSoundSetup

1/2

Tuning MenuOff Timer Off

Shipping Condition

Setup Menu

Teletext TOP

System Update Access

Input Labels

DVB Favourites Edit Access

Power SaveSide Panel

OffOff

INFO MUTE

CH VOL

MUTI PIP

RECPOWER

SURROUND

OPTIONASPECT

POWER

SD CARD

RETURN

STTL

GUIDE

TV

EXIT

INPUT

GR Y B

2/2 Setup Menu

NSW / ACTRegion SelectOnSD Card LED

100HzRefresh RateAutoDaylight Saving Time

System InformationSoftware Licence

3 secondsVIERA Link SettingsBanner Display Timeout

22

DVB Settings

4

3

5

Select “Setup”

Select “DVB Favourites Edit”, “System Update”, “Region Select” or “Daylight Saving Time”

Display the menu

Set

■ To return to TV EXIT

(DVB mode)

1If in Analogue modeSelect DVB

DVB Settings provide access to various advanced features.

2

access

select

access

select

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Advanced

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•D

VB

Settings (D

VB

)

SystemUpdate

UpdateTV’ssoftwaresystem ■ To update immediately

System UpdateAuto Update Search in StandbySystem Update Search Now

On

Select “Auto Update Search in Standby” and then set “On” or “Off”

• On: Automatically performs a search in standby and downloads an update, if any software updates are available

set select

Download new software to TV.• For details (p. 37)

If System Update is performed, the software will be updated (it may change TV functions). If you do not wish to do so, set “Auto Update Search in Standby” to Off.

Select “System Update Search Now” Searches for an

update (for several min.) and displays a corresponding message if any

Download access

select • Download may take for about 20 min.

Listfavouriteservices

DVB Favourites

Edit

G

• To add all servicesto the list Y

Create your favourite service List from various broadcasters (up to 4: FavList1 / FavList2 / FavList3 / FavList4).The list is displayed in information banner (p. 11), TV Guide (p. 12) and then easily accessed.

select

To display another List

B

A service is addedSelect a service and add it to the list

■ To edit List

Select the fi eld of List to edit and:

•To name the List R

Select the character RETURN

•To move the service G

Select the new position Confi rm G

•To delete the service Y

•To delete all services B

Note

• Channel numbers cannot be changed, due to broadcast restrictions.

Adjust the standard time

Region Select

Select the region where you live to adjust the standard time.• The time contained in the broadcast

signal is UTC (Universal time, coordinated).

Adjust for Summer Time

Daylight Saving Time

Select time offset from the standard time for Summer Time.• Normally select “Auto”.• If there is a gap between displayed

time and actual time, set this function.

(Based on GMT)

Region Standard time Daylight Saving Time: Auto(During Summer Time)

NSW / ACT +10:00 +11:00VictoriaQueensland +10:00South Australia +9:30 +10:30Western Australia +8:00 +9:00Northern Territory +9:30Tasmania +10:00 +11:00

Wed 12/05/04 10:46Favourites Edit

TEN DigitalAll DVB Services

1ABC TV Sydney2SBS DIGITAL 13FTV guide47 Digital7NINE DIGITAL97 HD Digital707 Guide77

FavList1TEN Digital1

Wed 12/05/04 10:46Favourites Edit

TEN DigitalAll DVB Services

1ABC TV Sydney2SBS DIGITAL 13FTV guide47 Digital7NINE DIGITAL97 HD Digital707 Guide77

FavList1

Note

• During downloading, the TV will display a blank screen for 40 to 50 seconds. Do not interrupt the TV during this procedure.

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OPTIONMULTI PIP

POWER

SD CARD

ASPECT

F.P.

VOL

RECALL MUTE

CH

GR Y B

EXIT

RETURN

INPUT

Main MenuVIERA Link

PictureSoundSetup

1/2

Tuning MenuOff Timer Off

Shipping Condition

Access

Setup Menu

Teletext TOP

System UpdatePower SaveSide PanelInput Labels

DVB Favourites Edit

OffOff

Tuning Menu Auto Tuning Access Analogue Programme Edit Access DVB Manual Tuning Analogue Manual Tuning Access Add New DVB Services Access

Access

New Service Message DVB Signal Display Access

On

24

Editing and Setting ChannelsThe current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions.You can re-tune all TV channels when moving house or search for new services which may have recently started broadcasting.

■ To return to TV EXIT

Set6

Select “Setup”3

Select “Tuning Menu”4

Display the menu

Select a function5

21 Select DVB or Analogue

• “DVB Manual Tuning”, “Add New DVB Services”, “New Service Message” and “DVB Signal Display” are available in DVB mode only.• “Analogue Programme Edit” and “Analogue Manual Tuning” are available in Analogue mode only.

Auto Tuning - Digital (DVB) and Analogue

This will take about 3 mins.

Analogue Tuning 0 75Digital (DVB) Tuning 6 69

2RF Ch Service Name Type Quality

ABC TV Sydney DVB 103 SBS DIGITAL 1 DVB 104 FTV guide DVB 107 7 Digital DVB 109 NINE DIGITAL DVB 10

CH 29 Analogue -CH 33 Analogue -

EXIT

RETURN

Start Auto Tuning

Analogue & DVB tuning data will be erased

Auto Tuning

Access “Auto Tuning” Settings are made automaticallyAutomatically set the DVB and Analogue channels received in the area.

• All previous settings are erased.• When the operation is completed, the digital service at programme position “1” will be displayed. If no DVB services are found, the fi rst analogue service will be displayed.• If tuning has not done completely “DVB Manual Tuning”, “Analogue Manual Tuning”

Set channelsautomatically

Auto Tuning

For Auto Tuning, using the buttons on the front of the TV Press repeatedly until “Auto Tuning” appears Access “Auto Tuning”

■ To return to TV Start “Auto Tuning”

access

select

access

select

access

select

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Advanced

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•E

diting and Setting C

hannels

Edit Analogue channels

RATING: PG Bad Signal Dolby D 45TEXTSTTLNow9:00 am - 11:00 am

1 TEN 10:30 amCorontation Street Select FAV List

All Analogue Services

Analogue Programme Edit

1 CH33

2 CH21

3 CH21

4 CH60

5 CH21

Prog. Chan. Name1 2 3

X Y Z

F T P

4 5 6

Off

Off

Off

Off

Off

Skip

Analogue Programme Edit

1 CH33

2 CH21

3 CH21

4 CH60

5 CH21

Prog. Chan. Name1 2 3

X Y Z

F T P

4 5 6

Off

Off

Off

Off

Off

Skip

■ To change the name of the broadcasterdisplayed when selecting channels

Cursor

Select the channel to edit

Edit■ To delete

R After confi rming, press

R

■ To add G

After confi rming, press G

■ To move Y

Select new position Y

Edit the analogue programme position settings

select

( Maximum: fi ve characters)

Analogue Programme Edit

1 CH33

2 CH21

3 CH21

4 CH60

5 CH21

Prog. Chan. Name1 2 3

X Y Z

F T P

4 5 6

Off

Off

Off

Off

Off

SkipSelect the “Skip” fi eldSelect “On”

■ To skip the channel• This function is only effective when pressing the Programme Up / Down button on the TV or the remote control.

ChannelName

Select the“Name” fi eld

Select the characterSet

R Enter the “User input” mode

• To change channel number “Analogue Manual Tuning”

RETURN

Store

■ Delete■ Add■ Move■ Change

name■ Skip

Analogue Programme

Edit

DVB Signal DisplayService Name [CH53] 7 7 Digital

0 5 10

Signal QualitySignal Strength

Selects a service and checks the DVB signal condition.Use for adjusting the direction of the aerial.

Signal Quality:• Green bar Good• Yellow bar Poor• Red bar Bad (Check the aerial)

• To change the service during the menu appears CH

Check DVB signalDVB Signal

Display

Display a notifi cation messageNew Service

Message

New DVB service found!Press OK to add new service.

Press EXIT to lgnore.

Selects whether to give a notifi cation message when a new DVB service is found. (Off / On)

Normally use “Auto Tuning” or “Add New DVB Services” for the DVB channel setting.If tuning has not done completely, use this function.Set DVB

channel manuallyDVB Manual

Tuning

adjust frequency( set where the level of “Signal Quality” becomes the maximum)

select channel

search

DVB Manual Tuning

Signal Quality 0 10 Signal Strength 0 10

Physical Channel MHz [CH21] 474.00

Prog. RF Ch Net ID. Quality

TS ID.Service Name

Add DVB channel automatically

Any new services found will be added automatically.Add New DVB Services

Please wait!

This will take about 3 mins.

6 69

Prog. RF Ch Service Name Net ID. TS ID. QualityZDFARD

• The new service is added with the current settings saved as they are.

Add New DVB Services

Programme 1 [CH33]Analogue Manual Tuning

Manual Tuning 0 75

Set Analogue channelmanually

Analogue Manual Tuning

Set Analogue channel manually after Auto Tuning.If a VCR is connected with only the RF cable, select programme position “0”.

store search

Search and storeSelect the channel

CH

Select the programme position

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Main MenuVIERA Link

PictureSoundSetup

1/2

Tuning MenuOff Timer Off

Shipping Condition Access

Setup Menu

Teletext TOP

System UpdatePower SaveSide PanelInput Labels

DVB Favourites Edit

OffOff

RETURN

OPTION SD CARD

INPUT

EXIT

26

Check the message and initialise

Follow the on-screen instructions

• “Auto Tuning” will automatically start. (p. 9)

■ To re-tune TV channels only, e.g. after moving house “Auto Tuning” (p. 24)

3

2

4

Select “Setup”

Select “Shipping Condition”

Display the menu

Set■ To return to TV EXIT

Restore Settings

ShippingCondition

RestoreSettings

Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in.All settings (channels, picture, sound quality, etc.) are reset.

1

EXIT

RETURN

Confirm

Analogue & DVB tuning data will be erasedAre you sure?Are you sure?

Shipping Conditionset

access

select

access

select

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Advanced

Main MenuVIERA Link

PictureSoundSetup

1/2

Tuning MenuOff Timer Off

Shipping Condition

Setup Menu

Teletext TOP

System UpdatePower SaveSide PanelInput Labels Access

DVB Favourites Edit

OffOff

OPTION SD CARD

INPUT

EXIT

TV

RETURN

Input LabelsAV1 DVDAV2 AV2AV3 AV3AV4 AV4PC PCHDMI1 HDMI1HDMI2 HDMI2HDMI3 HDMI3

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•Input Labels

•R

estore Settings

Input Labels

2

3

4

Select “Setup”

Select “Input Labels”

Display the menu

Select a input terminal and set

■ To return to TV EXIT

For easier identifi cation and selection of the input mode, you can label each input terminals or skip terminal that is not connected to any equipment.(To select the input mode p. 14)

1

The labels you set will be displayed in “Input Selection” menu (p. 14) or banner.• If “Skip” is selected, you cannot select the mode.

■ User inputYou can name each input terminals freely.

Select “User input” Set characters1 of 2User input

Name

A B C D E F G H I J K L M NU V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6a b c d e f g h i j k l m nu v w x y z ( ) + - . * _

O P Q R S T7 8 9 ! : #o p q r s t

(maximum: ten characters)

RETURNStore

set

select

access

select

access

select

access

select

set

select

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Menu Item Adjustments / Confi gurations (options)

Picture

AdvancedPC Settings

W/B High R White balance of bright red area

and repeatedly adjusted

W/B High B White balance of bright blue area

W/B Low R White balance of dark red area

W/B Low B White balance of dark blue area

Gamma (2.0 / 2.2 / 2.5 / S Curve)Reset PC Settings Press the OK button to reset to the default settings

Setup

PCSetup

InputResolution

Switches to a wide view• VGA (640 × 480 pixels), WVGA (852 × 480 pixels),XGA (1,024 × 768 pixels), WXGA (1,366 × 768 pixels)• Options change depending on signals

Clock Set to the minimum level if noise occurs

H-pos

Adjusts horizontal position

V-pos

Adjusts vertical position

Clock Phase Eliminates fl icker and distortion• Adjust after Clock adjustment • Set to the minimum level if noise occurs

SyncPC sync signal type (H & V / On G)• H & V : Horizontal and Vertical sync from your PC (Most common sync format)

On G : Sync on Green sync from your PCReset PC Settings Press the OK button to reset to the default settings

OPTION SD CARD

EXIT

RETURN

INPUT

Input Selection

AV1AV2AV3AV4PCHDMI1HDMI2HDMI3TV

28

■ To return to TV

Displaying PC Screen on TVSelect the external input

Select “PC”2

The screen of the PC connected to the TV can be displayed on the TV.You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. To connect PC (p. 34)

• Corresponding signals (p. 39)

• If “H-freq.” or “V-freq.” is shown in red, the signals may not be supported.

■ PC menu setting (changed as desired) • To make settings “How to Use Menu Functions” to (p. 18)

• Other items p. 20 and p. 21

1

access

select

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Advanced

Menu Item Adjustments

SetupDVI Position Settings

H-pos

Adjusts horizontal position

V-pos

Adjusts vertical position

Reset DVI Position Settings

Press the OK button to reset to the default settings

29

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I Functions

•D

isplaying PC

Screen on TV

(∗1): The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.(∗2): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.

HDMI (high-defi nition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-defi nition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment.HDMI-compatible equipment (∗1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set top box or a DVD player, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.About connections, see “External Equipment” (p. 34).

Note

• HDMI is the world’s fi rst complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.• Audio settings can be made on the “HDMI1 / 3 Input” menu screen. (p. 20)• Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies (2ch L.PCM): 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz• HDMI2 terminal is for digital audio signal only.• Use with a PC is not assumed.• If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to “16:9”.• These HDMI connectors are “type A”.• These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection.• An equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either “Component”, “S-VIDEO”, or “Video” to receive analogue signals.• The HDMI input terminal can be used with only the following image signals:480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p. Match the output setting of the digital equipment.• For details of the applicable HDMI signals, see p. 39.

HDMI Functions

■ DVI Position SettingsIf the picture position is not fi t to the screen during the DVI connection, adjust the position on “DVI Position Settings” in Setup Menu. The settings are memorized for each HDMI terminals and input signals. • To make settings “How to Use Menu Functions” to (p. 18)

■ DVI connectionIf the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI1 / 3 terminal via a DVI to HDMI adapter cable (∗2).When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal (HDMI1: use AUDIO IN terminals / HDMI3: use AV4 audio terminals).

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INPUT

OPTION SD CARD

EXIT

TV

RETURN

INFO

R

Filename

Date

Pixel

100-0001

1/17

23/10/2006

1600 x 1200

100-0004100-0003100-0002100-0001

100-0008100-0007100-0006100-0005

100-0012100-0011100-0010100-0009

Photo View Mode

Reading

Slide show

Select

View

EXITSelectRETURN

30

Prev

Rotate

Rotate

Select

Slide show

View

EXIT

List

■ Slide show R

• For details, see p. 31

Viewing from SD CardThe still images recorded by the digital camera will be displayed.

View4

Insert the SD Card

Select the photo to be viewed3

Displayed one at a time

1

2

select

view

Operation guide

(Thumbnail screen)

Caution

• During the operation, no signals are output from the monitor output terminals.• “Date” shows the date on which the recording was made by the digital camera. It shows “**/**/****” when recordings are made without date signal.

■ To return to TV

EXIT

or SD CARD

Error display (images that could not be loaded, etc.)

Selected photo

■ To display the operation guide INFO

or OPTION

Cautions in handling SD Card• Do not remove the card while the TV is accessing data (this can damage card or TV).• Do not touch the pins on the back of the card.• Do not subject the card to a high pressure or impact.• Insert the card in the correct direction (otherwise, card may be damaged).• Electrical interference, static electricity, or erroneous operation may damage the data or card.• Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic operation of the

TV. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.)

Selected photo information is displayed

To previous photoRotate 90˚ (anti-clockwise)

To next photo

Rotate 90˚(clockwise)

Enter SD mode (Photo View Mode)

• To return to thumbnail screen RETURN

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D C

ard (Photos)

(Photos)

On screen messages

Is SD Card in? • Insert a SD card.

Cannot read fi le • The fi le is broken or unreadable.• The TV does not support the format.(For the applicable formats and data, see p. 38.)

No valid fi le to play • The card has no data.

Message Meaning / Action

Main MenuPicture

Viewing Setup

R

■ Start Slide show (operate in step or )

■ Slide show settings (operate in step or )

Slide show

Select the photo for the fi rst view

Display the menu

Select “Viewing Setup” Select the functions and set

• “Picture Menu” (p. 20)

set

select

• To pause

Interval 5 secondsRepeat Off

Viewing Setup

access

select

Start Slide show

Menu Item Adjustments / Confi gurations (alternatives)Viewing Setup

Interval Select slide show interval (5 / 10 / 15 / 30 / 60 / 90 / 120 seconds)

Repeat Slide show repeat (Off / On)

SDCard

• For details on SD Cards (p. 38)

Label surface

■ To open

Open the cover Push until a click is heard

■ To remove■ To insert

Press the centre of the card

Blue LED

Note

• Blue LED lights while SD Card is inserted if set “SD Card LED” to “On” in Setup Menu (p. 21).

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NSW / ACTRegion SelectOnSD Card LED

100HzRefresh RateAutoDaylight Saving Time

System InformationSoftware Licence

3 secondsVIERA Link Settings AccessBanner Display Timeout

POWERINPUT

MULTI PIP SD CARD

ASPECT

F.P.

RECALL

CH

OPTION

EXIT

RETURN

MUTE

VOL

GR Y B

VIERA Link OnPower off Link Set

VIERA Link Settings

Power on Link Set32

Select “Setup”

Select “VIERA Link Settings”

2

1

3

Display the menu

∗Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function.This TV supports “HDAVI Control 2” function.Connections to some Panasonic equipment (DVD Recorder DIGA, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifi er, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface them automatically.The equipment with “HDAVI Control” function enables the following operations:• Easy playback (p. 33)• Power on Link (p. 33)• Power off Link (p. 33)• Speaker control (p. 33)In addition, the equipment with “HDAVI Control 2” function enables the following operation:• Easy control only with VIERA remote control (p. 33)These features are limited to models incorporating Panasonic’s “HDAVI Control” and “VIERA Link”. VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and added. As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.Refer to individual manuals for compatibility information. About applicable equipment, consult your local Panasonic dealer.

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VIERA Link “ ControlTM”∗

■ HDMI cableThis function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Recommended part number:•RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m)•RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m)•RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m)

■ PreparationsSetup the equipment to enable this function. Read the manuals of the equipment.About connections, see “External Equipment” (p. 35). Read the manuals of the equipment too.

■ For the fi rst time / When adding new equipment, reconnecting equipment or changing setupAfter connection turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on.Select the input mode to HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 (p. 14), and make sure that an image is displayed correctly.

Main MenuVIERA Link

PictureSoundSetup

Select “VIERA Link” and set to “On”

access

select

access

select

set

select

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Easy playback

Automatic Input switching-When the connected Panasonic equipment is operated, input mode is switched automatically. When it is stopped operating, input mode is not returned.

Speaker control

You can control the theatre speaker with TV’s remote control.This function is available when Panasonic Amplifi er or Player theatre is connected.• If you cannot access the menu, check the

settings and the equipment (p. 32).

■ TVTV speakers are active.

■ Home CinemaAdjustment for equipment (automatically turned on if it is in Standby mode).Volume up / down

VOL

Mute MUTE• The sound of TV speakers is mute.• When the equipment is turned off,

TV speakers will be active.

Easy control only with VIERA remote control

• Example:

• About the operations for the equipment, read the manual of the equipment.

DVD Recorder DIGA HD Video Camera Player theatre

HDD

FUNCTION MENU

Playback

Recording

Delete

Copy

To Others

ALL

DATE/TIME 2006.12. 1 10:468 / 8

Listen

Start

Watch

Import/Record

Setup

Power on Link

Set to “Set” When the connected Panasonic equipment starts playback or direct navigator / function menu for the equipment are activated, the TV is automatically turned on. (Only when TV is in Standby mode.)

Power off Link

Set to “Set” When TV is set to Standby mode, the connected Panasonic equipment is also automatically set to Standby.• This function will work even if the TV enters standby mode automatically by Off Timer function or auto power standby function.

• The TV remains on even if the “VIERA Link” compatible equipment is turned off.

Display “VIERA Link Menu”

Select “Speaker Selection”

Set to “Home Cinema” or “TV”

VIERA Link ControlSpeaker Selection

VIERA Link Menu

Home CinemaRecorder

You can control some functions of the connected Panasonic equipment with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’s signal receiver).• If you cannot access the menu, check the

settings and the equipment (p. 32).

Move the cursor / select the menu

Move the cursor / access / adjust

Store / set / access

RETURN Return to the previous

menu

EXITExit the menu

OPTION The same functions with the OPTION button of the equipment

R

G

Y

B Access when the key words

are displayed on colour bar

• Available VIERA remote control buttons:(depending on the connected equipment)

Access the menu of the equipment

Display “VIERA Link Menu”

Select the equipment you want to access

Operate the menu of the equipment

VIERA Link ControlSpeaker Selection

VIERA Link Menu

Home CinemaRecorder

Select “VIERA Link Control”

select

access select

select

set

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Recording / Playback (equipment)

AV1 IN

AV2 IN

AV3 IN AV4 IN

(Front of TV)

MONITOR OUT DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

1 2 3To record / playback videocassettes / DVDs

(VCR / DVD recorder)To watch DVDs (DVD player)To watch camcorder images (Video camera)To watch satellite broadcasts (Set top box)To play games (Game equipment)To use amplifi er with speaker systemVIERA Link

S VIDEO

AV4 IN

VIDEO L/MONO-R AV IN

AUDIO

PC

AUDIOIN LR

AV1 IN

MONITOROUT

COMPONENTS VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO COMPONENT

MONOMONOMONO

Y

L

R

Y

PR/CR

PB/CB

PR/CR

PB/CB

L

R

AUDIO

VIDEO

AV2 IN AV3 IN

AV IN

1 2

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These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV to your various equipment.For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below, and the specifi cations (p. 43).

: Recommended Connection

■Types of connectable equipment to each connector

External Equipment

(VIDEO)or

(S-VIDEO)(AUDIO)

Headphones

Camcorder / Game equipment

■ To adjust volume

“Headphone Volume” in the Sound Menu (p. 20)

( M3 stereo mini plug)

Camcorder / HDMI equipmentFully wired HDMI compliant cable

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S VIDEO 4 pin terminalChrominance in

Chrominance earth

Luminance in

Luminance earth

Hot Plug DetectDDC/CEC GroundSCLCECTMDS Clock ShieldTMDS Data0−TMDS Data0+TMDS Data1 ShieldTMDS Data2−TMDS Data2+

+5V PowerSDAReserved (in cable but N.C. on device)TMDS Clock−TMDS Clock+TMDS Data0 ShieldTMDS Data1−TMDS Data1+TMDS Data2 Shield

191715131197531

181614

12108642

HDMI terminal

• Connect the S-VIDEO or VIDEO terminal when using AV1 / AV4 IN terminals.• Connect the COMPONENT or VIDEO terminal when using AV2 / AV3 IN terminals.

■ Easy playback, Easy control only with VIERA remote control

■ Home Cinema

Panasonic DVD Recorder, HD Video Camera, etc.

Panasonic Amplifi er

Panasonic DVD Recorder

Speaker system

Panasonic Player theatre

HD Video Camera

• Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable.• Read the manuals of the equipment too.

or

or

VIERA Link (p. 32)

Speaker system

Amplifi er with speaker system

PC

(Viewing)

(Listening)

To listen with speakers

Conversion adapter (if necessary)

Set top box

DVD Recorder / VCRRF cable

To watch satellite broadcasts

To record / playback

To watch DVDs

DVD player

Fully wired HDMI compliant cable

(Viewing)

(Listening)

or

Computer

or

Optical digital audio cable

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Signal nameAspect modes

16:9 14:9 Just 4:3 4:3 Full Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3TV/AV1/AV2/AV3/AV4

PAL O O O O - O O OPAL 525/60 O O O O - O O ODVB-T O - - - - - - -M.NTSC O O O O - O O ONTSC O O O O - O O O

Com

ponent/HD

MI

480i (60 Hz) O O O O - O O O480p (60 Hz) O O O O - O O O576i (50 Hz) O O O O - O O O576p (50 Hz) O O O O - O O O720p (50 Hz) O O O O O O O O720p (60 Hz) O O O O O O O O1,080i (50 Hz) O O O O O O O O1,080i (60 Hz) O O O O O O O O1,080p (50 Hz) O O O O O O O O1,080p (60 Hz) O O O O O O O O

PC input O - - O - - - -

CH Display / Receive Channel CH Display / Receive Channel CH Display / Receive ChannelCH 0

CH 5

S 6

S 10

CH 10

CH 12S 2

S 5

CH 6

CH 9

S 11

S 44

CH 5A CH9ACH 20

CH 75

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Technical InformationChannel Allocation (Analogue mode)

Aspect Ratio

Note

• The ratio varies depending on the programme, etc. If the ratio is greater than the standard "16:9", black bands may appear at the top and bottom of the screen.• If the screen size looks unusual when a widescreen-recorded programme is played back on a VCR, adjust the tracking of the VCR. (See the VCR manual.)• To select the ratio manually: (Only “16:9” or “4:3” in PC mode)

The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy fi ner images. (p. 11)

16:9Directly displays the image at “16:9” without distortion (anamorphic).

Zoom3Displays a “2.35:1” letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen without distortion. At “16:9”, displays the image at its maximum (with slight enlargement).

4:3Displays the image at the standard “4:3” without distortion.

Zoom1Displays a “16:9” letterbox or “4:3” image without distortion.

Zoom2Displays a “16:9” letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen without distortion.

JustDisplays a 4:3 image full-screen. Stretching is only noticeable at the left and right edges.

4:3 FullDisplays a “4:3” image enlarged horizontally to fi t the screen.

14:9Displays the image at the standard“14:9” without enlargement.

Rating (DVB mode)Rating Meaning Rating Meaning

- Not classifi ed M MatureP Pre school MA 15+ Mature Adult 15+C Children AV 15+ Adult strong Violence 15+G General R Restricted 18+

PG Parental Guidance recommended

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Audio Signal STEREO MAIN I SUB II MONO

Mode Indicator I II

Type of broadcast Regular broadcast(Standard Audio)

Regular + NICAM MONO I(MAIN I ) NICAM STEREO NICAM DUAL MONO

(MAIN I / SUB II )

Mode Indicator No Indicator II II

Type of broadcast Regular broadcast(Standard Audio)

BILINGUAL or DUAL MONO:MAIN I / SUB II STEREO

Mode Indicator No Indicator I II

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VIERA Link “ ControlTM”

• This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition.• Image or sound may not be available for the fi rst few seconds when the playback starts.• Image or sound may not be available for the fi rst few seconds when Input mode is switched.• Volume function will be displayed when adjusting the volume of the equipment.• If you connect the equipment that has “HDAVI Control 2” function to the TV with HDMI cable, the sound from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal can be output as multi channel surround.• Easy playback is also available by using the remote control for Amplifi er or Player theatre. Read the manuals of the equipment.• If you connect the same kind of equipment at once (for example: one DIGA to HDMI1 / another DIGA to HDMI2), VIERA Link is available for the terminal with the smaller number.• “HDAVI Control 2” is the newest standard (current as of February, 2007) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment.

HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface them automatically. (p. 32)

Updating the software system

Note• During downloading, do not turn Off the TV or touch any button.

(The TV is automatically activated after downloading is completed.)

Update system software regularly to ensure that you have latest version software.If there is an update available, a notifi cation banner is displayed when the channel has the update information.• To download new software, press “OK” Downloading (approx. 20 min.)

If you choose not to download, press “EXIT”.■ To update automatically

Set “Auto Update Search in Standby” to “On” (p. 23) If there is a new version software being broadcast, the TV will download this automatically.• The automatic updating sequence is carried out at 3:00 AM and 5:00 AM every night under the following conditions. Standby (TV turned Off with the remote control) Recording is not in progress.■ To update manually

Perform “System Update Search Now” (p. 23) If there is an update available, a notifi cation banner is displayed.• To download new software, press “OK” Downloading (approx. 20 min.)

If you choose not to download, press “EXIT”.

Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection (Analogue mode)

Note

• If the stereo signal is poor or the receiving conditions are not optimum or if STEREO:MONO automatic switching occurs, it is recommended you switch from STEREO to MONO.• Even when the contents of the receiving signal undergo changes, selection mode is kept intact.• When the receiving conditions deteriorate, listening will be easier if the mode is set to the MONO position, using the stereo / bilingual sound selection button.• DUAL, also known as DUAL MONO or as BILINGUAL is not currently transmitted in some countries.

When you receive the stereo / bilingual sound system, sound output modes can be selected by pressing the Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection button.

NICAM .......Used in New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong etc.

A2(German) .......Used in Australia, Malaysia etc.

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Multi WindowYou can watch two images at once. (p. 11)• The same input mode cannot be displayed at once.• The sound is active for main screen only in multi window.• You cannot change the aspect ratio in multi window.• Multi window cannot be used with PC, SD card or HDMI (available for main screen only).• Some signals are reformatted for suitable viewing on your display.• The display timeout for the input mode or programme position can be adjusted by “Banner Display Timeout” in

Setup Menu (p. 21).

Data format for Card browsing

Note

• A JPEG image modifi ed with a PC may not be displayed.• Images imported from a PC must be compatible with EXIF (Exchangeable Image File) 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2.• Partly degraded fi les might be displayed at a reduced resolution.• Only “.JPG” extension can be read by this TV.• The folder and fi le names may be different depending on the digital camera used.•Do not use two-byte characters or other special codes.•The card may become unusable with this TV if fi le or folder names are changed.

Photo : Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG fi les of DCF∗ and EXIF standards

Data format : Baseline JPEG (Sub-sampling 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)Max. number of fi les : 9,999Image resolution : 160 × 120 to 10,000,000• Compliant card type (maximum capacity): SDHC Card (4 GB), SD Card (2 GB), Multi Media Card (128 MB),

miniSD Card (1 GB) (requiring miniSD adapter)• If miniSD Card is used, insert / remove it together with the adapter.• Check the latest information on the card type at the following website. (English only)http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/

∗DCF (Design rule for camera fi le system): Unifi ed standard established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).

Technical Information

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Input signal that can be displayed

Note

• Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.• The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.• Applicable input signal for PC is basically compatible to VESA standard timing.• PC signal is magnifi ed or compressed for display, so that it may not be possible to show fi ne detail with suffi cient clarity.

Signal name COMPONENT HDMI480i (60 Hz) ∗ ∗480p (60 Hz) ∗ ∗576i (50 Hz) ∗ ∗576p (50 Hz) ∗ ∗720p (50 Hz) ∗ ∗720p (60 Hz) ∗ ∗1,080i (50 Hz) ∗ ∗1,080i (60 Hz) ∗ ∗1,080p (50 Hz) ∗1,080p (60 Hz) ∗

Signal name Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz)640 × 400 @70 Hz 31.47 70.07640 × 480 @60 Hz 31.47 59.94640 × 480 @75 Hz 37.50 75.00800 × 600 @60 Hz 37.88 60.32800 × 600 @75 Hz 46.88 75.00800 × 600 @85 Hz 53.67 85.06852 × 480 @60 Hz 31.44 59.891,024 × 768 @60 Hz 48.36 60.001,024 × 768 @70 Hz 56.48 70.071,024 × 768 @75 Hz 60.02 75.031,024 × 768 @85 Hz 68.68 85.001,280 × 1,024 @60 Hz 63.98 60.021,366 × 768 @60 Hz 48.39 60.04Macintosh13” (640 × 480) 35.00 66.67Macintosh16” (832 × 624) 49.73 74.55Macintosh21” (1,152 × 870) 68.68 75.06

∗ Mark: Applicable input signalCOMPONENT (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR), HDMI

PC (D-sub 15P)

Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name

R GND (Ground) NC (not connected)G GND (Ground) NC (not connected)B GND (Ground) HD

NC (not connected) NC (not connected) VDGND (Ground) GND (Ground) NC (not connected)

1678

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4510

15 14 13 12 11

2

PC connectionA PC may be connected to this TV so that the PC screen is displayed and sound is heard from the TV.• PC signals that can be inputted: Horizontal scanning frequency 31 to 69 kHz; vertical scanning frequency

59 to 86 Hz (more than 1,024 signal lines could result in incorrect display of the image).• A PC adapter is not necessary for the DOS/V-compliant D-sub 15-pin connector.

Note

• Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV.• When using PC, set the colour display quality of PC to the highest position.• For details of the applicable PC signals, see below.• Max. display resolution

• D-sub 15-pin connector signal

Aspect4:3 1,440 × 1,080 pixels

16:9 1,920 × 1,080 pixels

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FAQsBefore requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem.If problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance.

White spots or shadow images (noise)

• Check the position, direction, and connection of

the aerial.

Neither image nor sound is produced• Is the TV in “AV mode”?• Is the mains lead plugged into the socket outlet?• Is the TV turned On?• Check Picture Menu (p. 20) and volume.

An error message appears• Follow the message’s instructions.• If the problem persists, contact the authorized

Service Centre.

Problem Actions

Screen

Unusual image is displayed • Turn off the TV with Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it on again.

Pictures from external equipment are unusual when the equipment is connected via HDMI

• Is the HDMI cable connected properly? (p. 34)• Turn Off the TV and equipment, then turn them On again.• Check an input signal from the equipment. (p. 39)• Use an equipment compliant with EIA/CEA-861/861B.

Sound is unusual• Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to “2ch L.PCM”.• Check the “HDMI1 / 3 Input” setting in the Sound Menu. (p. 20)• If digital sound connection has a problem, select analogue sound

connection. (p. 29)

Blurry or distorted image(no sound or low volume) • Reset channels. (p. 24)

No image can be displayed • Is “Colour” or “Contrast” in the Picture Menu set to the minimum? (p. 20)

Chaotic image, noisy • Set “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 20)• Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fl uorescent lamp).

Sound level is lowor sound is distorted • Sound signal reception may be deteriorated.

No sound is produced • Is “Sound mute” active? (p. 7)• Is the volume set to the minimum?

HD

MI

Sound

Permanently lit spots on screen• Due to production process involved in this

technology this may result in some pixels which are permanently lit or unlit. This is not a malfunction.

Contrast is reduced• Contrast is lowered when the following conditions

without any user operation for a few minutes:● no signal in DVB or AV mode● selected invalid channel● selected radio channel● displayed menu● Thumbnail or still picture in SD Card mode

Whirling sound is heard • The sound is from built-in cooling fan (not a sign of faulty operation).

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Problem Actions

Aerial connection when using DTV and VCR / DVD Recorder

• To maintain optimum signal quality from TV aerial, use a TV aerial splitter (as illustrated) when connecting two or more equipments to the same aerial.

TV

VCR

(Individual aerial)

(Individual aerial)

AerialInputterminal

SplitterAerial Output

Aerial InputAerial Output

Picture regularly breaks up on some channels, or “No Signal” message

• Check “Signal Display”. (p. 25)If “Signal Quality” or “Signal Strength” are displayed in red or constantly changing, check aerial.If problem persists consult your local TV aerial installer.• Check that the aerial and antenna cable are designed for DVB.

For your safety, the aerial and cable should be inspected / installed by a licenced installer that should comply with Australian Standard AS1417.1.• Interference (known as impulse noise) from household appliances such as light switches, fridges etc may cause picture break up and / or audio distortion. Use high quality quad shielded coaxial cable fl y lead between TV and antenna wall socket to minimise impulse noise pickup. If problem persists consult your local TV aerial installer.• When “No Signal” message is displayed check TV aerial connection.• The received signal may be too weak to allow the TV to reliably lock to the desired “No Signal” channel to generate a stable picture. Repeat the tuning procedure (p. 24). If problem persists consult your local TV aerial installer.

TV takes so long to turn on • Like your computer, the TV has to run a number of diagnostic and software checks before it can display any broadcast channels.

The channel cannot be changed • Is the TV in Teletext mode? (p. 16)

The channel cannot be selected • Is the channel locked? (p. 25)

TV goes into “Standby mode” • Off Timer function is activated.• The TV enters “Standby mode” about 30 min. after broadcasting ends.

The remote control does not work • Are the batteries installed correctly? (p. 6)• Has the TV been switched On?

Picture very infrequently breaks up on some or all channels

• Electrical atmospheric interference caused by local or distant lighting storms or heavy rain with wind in “leafy” locations may cause pictures to break up and audio to mute or distort momentarily.• Impulse noise interference from an infrequently used electrical appliance, or a passing vehicle or lawn mower with a “noisy” ignition system.

After DVB Auto Tuning only some or no DVB channels are found

• Check to ensure your area is covered by DVB transmissions. (www.dba.org.au/)• Check that the aerial and antenna cable are designed for DVB.

For your safety, the aerial and cable should be inspected / installed by a licenced installer that should comply with Australian Standard AS1417.1.

Note: If you live within 5-10 Km of DVB transmission towers, a combined VHF / UHF aerial should be adequate. Outside this area, separate VHF and UHF aerials provide superior reception performance.• If you live in a unit or apartment, check to ensure the Master Antenna TV (MATV) system is designed for analogue and DVB-T reception. Please consult your body corporate. (www.dba.org.au/)

DVB

• Digital TV reception technology requires high quality, robust DTV signals which in some domestic aerial installations, may be relatively poor despite good analogue reception.

Other

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LicenceTrademark Credits• DVB is a trademark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996).• VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, USA.• S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association.

Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected.• SDHC Logo is a trademark.• HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.• HDAVI ControlTM is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.• TruSurround XT, SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.

TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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Specifi cations

•Licence

TH-42PZ700A TH-50PZ700APower Source AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 HzPower

Consumption

Average use 535 W 640 W

Standby condition 0.5 W

Display

panel

Aspect Ratio 16:9

Visible screen size 106 cm (diagonal) 127 cm (diagonal)922 mm (W) × 518 mm (H) 1,106 mm (W) × 622 mm (H)

Number of pixels 2,073,600 (1,920 (W) × 1,080 (H)) [5,760 × 1,080 dots]Sound

Speaker Woofer (Φ 80 mm) × 2 pcs, Tweeter (23 mm × 100 mm) × 2 pcsAudio Output 31 W (15.5 W + 15.5 W), 10 % THDHeadphones M3 (3.5 mm) stereo mini Jack × 1

PC signalsVGA, SVGA, XGASXGA ······ (compressed)Horizontal scanning frequency 31 - 69 kHzVertical scanning frequency 59 - 86 Hz

Receiving Systems /Band name

PAL B/G Reception of Off air broadcastsDVB-T 7 MHz VHF / UHF (Australia) free-to-air TV broadcast receptionPAL 60 Hz Playback of NTSC tape from some PAL Video recorders (VCR)M.NTSC Playback from M. NTSC Video recorders (VCR)NTSC Playback from NTSC Video recorders (VCR)

Aerial - Rear Standard Belling & Lee connector

Operating Conditions Temperature : 0 °C - 35 °CHumidity : 20 % - 80 % RH (non-condensing)C

onnection Terminals

AV1 Input

AUDIO L - R RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms]VIDEO RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V[p-p] (75 Ω)S VIDEO Mini DIN 4-pin Y:1.0 V[p-p] (75 Ω) C:0.286 V[p-p] (75 Ω)

AV2Input

AUDIO L - R RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms]VIDEO RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V[p-p] (75 Ω)

COMPONENT Y 1.0 V[p-p] (including synchronization)PB/CB, PR/CR ±0.35 V[p-p]

AV3Input

AUDIO L - R RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms]VIDEO RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V[p-p] (75 Ω)

COMPONENT Y 1.0 V[p-p] (including synchronization)PB/CB, PR/CR ±0.35 V[p-p]

AV4Input

AUDIO L - R RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms]VIDEO RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V[p-p] (75 Ω)S VIDEO Mini DIN 4-pin Y:1.0 V[p-p] (75 Ω) C:0.286 V[p-p] (75 Ω)

MonitorOutput

AUDIO L - R RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms] (high impedance)VIDEO RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V[p-p] (75 Ω)

Others

HDMI1 / 2 / 3 Input TYPE A Connectors •This TV supports “HDAVI Control 2” function.

PC Input HIGH-DENSITY D-SUB 15PIN R, G, B/0.7 V[p-p] (75 Ω) HD, VD/TTL Level 2.0 - 5.0 V[p-p] (high impedance)

Audio Input RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms]DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM / Dolby Digital, Fiber opticCard slot SD CARD slot × 1

Dimensions ( W × H × D ) 1,077 mm × 736 mm × 330 mm (With Pedestal)1,077 mm × 689 mm × 138 mm (TV only)

1,266 mm × 850 mm × 369 mm (With Pedestal)1,266 mm × 802 mm × 138 mm (TV only)

Mass 46.0 k Net (With Pedestal)39.0 k Net (TV only)

56.0 k Net (With Pedestal)48.0 k Net (TV only)

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Specifi cations

Note

• Design and Specifi cations are subject to change without notice. Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate.

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Customer’s RecordThe model number and serial number of this product may be found on its rear panel. You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identifi cation in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes.

Model Number Serial Number

WARRANTY - Australia only1. The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or it’s Authorised

Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour if, in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is found to be faulty within the warranty period.

2. This warranty only applies to Panasonic products purchased in Australia and sold by Panasonic Australia or its Authorised Distributors or Dealers and only where the products are used and serviced within Australia or it’s territories. Warranty cover only applies to service carried out by a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre and only if valid proof of purchase is presented when warranty service is requested.

3. This warranty only applies if the product has been installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations (as noted in the operating instructions) under normal use and reasonable care (in the opinion of Panasonic). The warranty covers normal domestic use only and does not cover damage, malfunction or failure resulting from use of incorrect voltages, incorrect installation, accident, misuse, neglect, build-up of dirt or dust, abuse, maladjustment of customer controls, mains supply problems, thunderstorm activity, infestation by insects or vermin, tampering or repair by unauthorised persons (including unauthorised alterations), exposure to abnormally corrosive conditions or any foreign object or matter having entered the product.

4. This warranty does not cover the following items unless the fault or defect existed at the time of purchase: (a) Video or Audio Tapes (d) Cabinet Parts (g) Microwave Oven cook plates. (b) Video or Audio Heads and Stylii resulting (e) User replaceable Batteries (h) Kneader mounting shaft unit from wear and tear in normal use (f) Thermal Paper, Toner/Ink Cartridges, (bread bakery) (c) Shaver Heads or Cutters Drums, Developer, Film (Ink/Ribbon), Film Cartridge, Printer Heads5. If warranty service is required you should: • Telephone Panasonic’s Customer Care Centre on 132600 or visit our website and use the Service Centre Locator for the name/address of

the nearest Authorised Service Centre. • Send or bring the product to a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre together with your proof of purchase receipt as a proof of purchase date.

Please note that freight and insurance to and / or from your nearest Authorised Service Centre must be arranged by you. • Note that home or pick-up/delivery service is available for the following products in the major metropolitan areas of Australia or the normal

operating areas of the nearest Authorised Service Centres: (a) Picture tube (CRT) based Television Receivers (screen (b) Convection/Combination Microwave Ovens sizes greater than 66cm); Rear Projection TV’s; Plasma/LCD (c) Whiteboard (except portable type) televisions / displays (screen size greater than 103 cm)6. The warranties hereby conferred do not extend to, and exclude, any costs associated with the installation, de-installation or re-installation of a

product, including costs related to the mounting, de-mounting or remounting of any screen, (and any other ancillary activities), delivery, handling, freighting, transportation or insurance of the product or any part thereof or replacement of and do not extend to, and exclude, any damage or loss occurring by reason of, during, associated with, or related to such installation, de-installation, re-installation or transit.

Panasonic Authorised Service Centres are located in major metropolitan areas and most regional centres of Australia, however, coverage will vary dependant on product. For advice on exact Authorised Service Centre locations for your product, please telephone our Customer Care Centre on 132600 or visit our website and use the Service Centre Locator.Unless otherwise specified to the consumer the benefits conferred by this express warranty are additional to all other conditions, warranties, guarantees, rights and remedies expressed or implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974 and similar consumer protection provisions contained in legislation of the States and Territories and all other obligations and liabilities on the part of the manufacturer or supplier and nothing contained herein shall restrict or modify such rights, remedies, obligations or liabilities. November 2005

THIS WARRANTY CARD AND THE PURCHASE DOCKET (OR SIMILAR PROOF OF PURCHASE)SHOULD BE RETAINED BY THE CUSTOMER AT ALL TIMES

Panasonic Australia Pty. LimitedPanasonic Australia Pty. LimitedACN 001 592 187 ABN 83 001 592 187

Locked Bag 505, Frenchs Forest, NSW 2086www.panasonic.com.au

If you require assistance regarding warranty conditions or any other enquiries, please visit the Panasonic AustraliaPanasonic Australia website

www.panasonic.com.auwww.panasonic.com.au or by phone on 132 600If phoning in, please ensure you have your operating instructions available.

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